Information package. UWA postgraduate study preparation and supervised placements in Biomedical Research

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1 FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Information package UWA postgraduate study preparation and supervised placements in Biomedical Research

2015 Winter School program for Biomedical Research Brief description The Winter School Program has been created to enhance collaboration and implement the Double Badged PhD Program, enabling students

Entrance requirement Second Year Master of Medicine students from Jiaotong University; Nanjing University, Shantou University, Wenzhou Medical University and Kunming Medical University Health and

Health Sciences Mode of delivery On campus. Contact times 4 weeks 03/08/2015 28/08/2015.

2 2015 Winter School program for Biomedical Research Brief description The Winter School Program has been created to enhance collaboration and implement the Double Badged PhD Program, enabling students from overseas to experience biomedical research at UWA and become PhD students at UWA. Entrance requirement Second Year Master of Medicine students from Jiaotong University; Nanjing University, Shantou University, Wenzhou Medical University and Kunming Medical University Health and Travel Insurance Fee $2,600 Co-ordinators W/Professor Ming Hao Zheng, School of Surgery Miss Leanne Hall, School of Surgery Professor Sandra Carr, Education Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences Mode of delivery On campus. Contact times 4 weeks 03/08/ /08/2015. Description The Winter School will encourage students to explore and reflect upon their own personal and professional values prior to PhD study at UWA. Week 1 Scientific paper writing in English Preparation for PhD study at UWA Research Methodology Research Ethics Laboratory Safety and Quality Control Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at UWA Weeks 2 4 Students will be allocated to various research centres and laboratories at UWA. In 2015 personnel participating in the Winter School Program will include: A/Professor Leon Adams (School of Medicine & Pharmacology) Professor Alan Bryant (Podiatric Medicine) Asst/Professor Tak Sum Cheng (Orthopaedic Research Unit) Professor Catherine Cole (Paediatric Endocrinology Research) Dr Rod Dilley (Molecular and Cellular Otolaryngology Group) Research Professor Jonathan Hodgson (School of Medicine & Pharmacology) Asst/Professor Angela Ives (Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit) Asst/Professor May Lai (Department of Molecular Ophthalmology) Professor Geoff Laurent (Centre of Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine) Professor David Mackey (Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science) Professor Grant Morahan (Centre for Diabetes Research) Professor John Newnham (School of Women s and Infants Health) A/Professor Nathan Pavlos (Orthopaedic Research Unit) Professor Richard Prince (School of Medicine & Pharmacology) Professor Steve Wilton (Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders Dr Fang-Xu Jiang (Islet Cell Development Program) Adj/A/Professor Nik Zeps (Colon Cancer Research Unit) Professor Ming Hao Zheng (Orthopaedic Research Unit) Assessment There is no formal assessment for the Winter School Program. After the completion of the course, students are required to give a presentation on their research / clinical experience in English. Objectives At the completion of this Winter School, students should be able to: Understand the requirement of PhD study at UWA. Contact potential PhD s at UWA for their future PhD study. Develop conceptual thinking on project design, scientific writing for research publication. Understand and be capable of performing laboratory techniques which are useful for their research work in their home universities.

3 Sunny Perth your place to shine Perth is one of Australia s best-kept secrets. Located on the southwest coast of the State of Western Australia (WA), Perth boasts some of the most magnificent coastline in the country. The city is situated along the banks of the Swan River and bordered to the west by the stunning white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. About Perth Perth is the state capital and largest city of Western Australia (WA) and is located on the southwest coast of Australia. With an estimated population of 1.83 million, Perth is Australia s fourth largest city and has the perfect environment for a relaxed and healthy lifestyle, while maintaining its status as a sophisticated and modern city. The city itself is situated on the Swan River, with the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean to the west and the hills of the Darling Ranges to the east. Perth has a classic Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summer months (December to February) and cool, wet winters (June to August). It is also Australia s sunniest capital, with an average of 3000 hours of sunshine per year. Things to do Perth city centre and its nearby suburbs provide a wide variety of restaurants and cafés, entertainment and cultural venues as well as excellent shopping. Perth s sunny Mediterranean climate caters to a wide variety of outdoor activities including sailing, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, scuba diving, cycling, horse riding, golf and bushwalking. The outdoor life is complemented by an exciting range of indoor venues such as theatres, clubs, boutiques with progressive Australian fashions, and a variety of markets. Many of Perth s major attractions, historic buildings, picturesque parks, favourite shopping centers and beaches are accessible via Perth s fully integrated public transport system. Walking and cycling is also easy and enjoyable throughout Perth, with pedestrian and cycle paths adjacent to the river and coastline. Located at the mouth of the Swan River is the vibrant harbour-side city of Fremantle. This city combines the charm of a nineteenth century port with the variety and lifestyle of a twenty first century city. It is renowned for its well-preserved architectural heritage, including convict-built colonialera buildings and prisons. Fremantle also offers a wide selection of cafés and restaurants and is well known for its alfresco dining culture. Located 18km off the coast from Fremantle is Rottenest Island. Accessible by a short ferry ride from either Fremantle, Perth s Barrack Street Jetty or Hillary s Marina, the island features historic buildings and pleasant beaches, all easy to get to by bicycle (which can be hired at the ferry terminals and on the island private or hire cars are not allowed on the island). Diving and snorkeling are popular activities at Rottnest, with many coral reefs and shipwrecks to explore. A short distance to the east of Perth, the Swan Valley and the Perth hills form a rural landscape of orchards and vineyards, rolling bush lands and national parks ideal for bushwalking.

Perth attractions Perth Mint Perth Zoo AQWA Scitech WA Museum Art Gallery of WA Perth Concert Hall His Majesty s Theatre State Theatre Centre Kings Park Caversham Wildlife Park Cohunu Koala Park

sporting, and cultural events, so there is always somewhere to go and plenty to see!

4 Perth attractions Perth Mint Perth Zoo AQWA Scitech WA Museum Art Gallery of WA Perth Concert Hall His Majesty s Theatre State Theatre Centre Kings Park Caversham Wildlife Park Cohunu Koala Park Adventure World Hillary s Boat Harbour Rottnest Island Fremantle Prison Fremantle Arts Centre Fremantle Markets Events Perth plays host to a wide variety of local, national and international class sporting, and cultural events, so there is always somewhere to go and plenty to see! Some of these events include: Fremantle Street Arts Festival Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival V8 Supercars Perth Royal Show Valley and Vines Festival Forrest Rally Perth Fashion Week Kings Park Festival City to Surf Fun Run Perth International Arts Festival Good Food and Wine Show Avon Descent Perth International Film Festival Perth International Golf Tournament Western Mudd Rush AWESOME Festival Ord Valley Muster Hopman Cup Contact details: Professor Ming Hao Zheng Tel: Emergency Tel: minghao.zheng@uwa.edu.au Office address: QEII Medical Centre, M Block, Level 2 Room 2.33 Nedlands Leanne Hall Tel: leanne.hall@uwa.edu.au Office address: QEII Medical Centre, M Block, Level 2 Room 2.33 Nedlands CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G UniPrint

5 Week 1 The University of Western Australia Winter School Program August 3 rd to 7 th 2015 Introduction to and Preparation for Research Venue: Monday- Lotteries West Classroom on the 1st Floor, Tues/Wed/Thurs will be in the Seminar Room on the ground floor. Harry Perkins Centre, QEII campus (see attached map) Time Monday 3 rd August Tuesday 4 th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Friday 7 th August Weekend Welcome Introduction and orientation Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct at UWA Scientific Writing- structure Dr Sue Miller Student Society Visits- explanation of health professions education in Australia (Medicine, Nursing and Podiatry students) Answering questions using evidence Prof Sandra Carr L U N C H Perth and its City Bus Tour surrounds Prof Sandra Carr introduction to research methods Prof Sandra Carr Writing a research proposal, lessons learned, systematic reviews Dr Gabrielle Brand Ms Karen Jones - visit discussion and conclusions to the Science Library Finding and sourcing quality information Referencing- using Harvard and Vancouver Using endnote How to Obtain Postgraduate Scholarships Ms Heather Williams Human & Animal Research Ethics Dr Caixia Li Ethical considerations in research Dr Sue Miller Student Allocations BBQ lunch- Matilda Bay Foreshore Free time with homestay families 1630 Close Writing a good research question Prof Sandra Carr writing for impact, paragraph and sentence structure writing a literature review writing for impact, Dr Gabrielle Brand walk to School of Population Health Statistical procedures Dr Sue Miller Population Health- computer laboratory

6 The University of Western Australia Winter School Program 10th August 14th August 2015 Week 2 Time Monday 10 th August Tuesday 11 th August Wednesday 12 th August Thursday 13 th August Friday 14 th August Weekend 9.00 Lab Induction 1.00 L U N C H Free time with homestay families 5.00 End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day

7 The University of Western Australia Winter School Program 17th August 21st August 2015 Week 3 Time Monday 17 th August Tuesday 18 th August Wednesday 19 th August Thursday 20 th August Friday 21 st August Weekend L U N C H Free time with homestay families 5.00 End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day

8 The University of Western Australia Winter School Program 24th August 28th August 2015 Week 4 Time Monday 24 th August Tuesday 25 th August Wednesday 26 th August Thursday 27 th August Friday 28 th August Weekend 9.00 Full day presentation of research projects by Winter School Students Venue: Harry Perkins Institute, Ground Floor Seminar Room Certificate Presentations Venue: Harry Perkins Institute, Ground Floor Seminar Room 1.00 L U N C H Free Afternoon Airport transfers and departure 5.00 End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day End of work day

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2017 Winter School Information Package. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Preparation and Supervised Placements

2017 Winter School Information Package Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Preparation and Supervised Placements 2 The University of Western Australia 2017 Winter School Program Brief description The